Little Debbie
Cosmic Brownies
Ingredient score
Higher-concern ingredient detected
Worth a closer look
Red 3 (Erythrosine)Higher concern
FDA has revoked its use in food; manufacturers must remove it by January 2027.
Avoid or limit in the stated context.
Titanium dioxideModerate concern
The EU stopped allowing it in food in 2022 because a DNA-damage concern couldn't be ruled out.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)Moderate concern
Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow)Moderate concern
Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Red 40 (Allura Red)Moderate concern
Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
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Ingredients
About this result
Open Food Facts record · updated Aug 26, 2026 · US · 62 g
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